Looking to clear up confusion about the future of ONC, national coordinator Karen DeSalvo, MD on Tuesday morning said that the office's work continues to be critical to both the federal government and American citizens.

Health organizations do not need another payer identification system right now, the Department of Health and Human Services has concluded. Finally implementing ICD-10, though, is something both the industry and regulators want and need.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing large employers contending that its wellness programs violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.